A driver who ran over and killed a pensioner was told he will go to jail after admitting causing death by dangerous driving.

Colin Unsworth, 47, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court to plead guilty to the charge along with another charge of withholding information.

Hugh Windrow, 78, died after being hit by Unsworth’s Ford Fiesta as he walked along the A580 East Lancs Road on November 16 last year.

The accident happened in Norris Green near to the entrance of the Showcase cinema. Mr Windrows died from his injuries on December after spending more than a month in hospital in a critical condition.

Unsworth, who walked with a stick when he attended Liverpool Crown Court, was said to have a history of drink and drugs, with the judge suggesting that he could have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving while under the influence.

He was bailed for a report to be prepared ahead of his sentence on October 10.

Judge Stephen Everett told him: “I don’t want you to be under any illusion about this. This is a very serious matter. This is a case where there will be an inevitable sentence of imprisonment. Put your affairs in order before you come back.”

He also disqualified Unsworth, of Arden, Hough Green, Widnes, from driving with immediate effect.